A Guide to Further Education

Welcome to our Further Education guide. If you're studying towards your GCSEs and thinking about where to go next, then you've come to exactly the right place. This is going to be a big step, but don't worry, on this page we've brought together loads of information to help you:

Decide whether Further Education should be your next step.

Work out whether to study at a school or college.

Choose which subjects are right for you.

Discover what it'll be like to continue with your education.

Find out about funding your studies.

And don't forget to check out our definitive list of FAQs at the bottom of the page.

Choosing what to study

Choosing what you want to study is a much harder task than choosing where, so why not take some time to find out what subjects and qualifications you can take.

Still confused? Then pop down to the Study Help forums, and ask for our members' advice!

What to do after GCSE

So now you've finished studying your GCSEs, but what should you do now? With some form of education or training compulsory up to the age of 18, it's important for you to work out the best route for you. Where do I start?

Still can't decide? Then head down to the Study Help forums to get students' opinions!

Preparation for Further Education

About to start your further education, or maybe you're keen to find out what it'll be like in advance? We have lots of relevant information written by students who have been through it all before, to make things easier for you.